Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 19V-284 · Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Daimler Vans USA, LLC recall 19V-284 covers 590 Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 66% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V284000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with LED high performance headlights. The sensor for the headlamp range adjustment may not have been mounted or calibrated, possibly causing unexpected changes in the headlamp lighting angle.
The risk
Unexpected changes in the headlamp lighting angle may affect the drivers visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retrofit the sensor and correctly calibrate the rotation angle sensor, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LEDSENS.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
66%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2018 to January 29, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.